Lakeview Trail

Near Lamont · Elk Island National Park

Easy · Out and back

Trail score 61 out of 100, from popularity, scenery and trail quality

About this trail

Lakeview Trail is a 5.1 km out and back trail near Lamont in Elk Island National Park. It runs 2.5 km each way. The route gains 55 m in total and tops out at 721 m. Hike Alberta rates it easy. Allow about 1 hour 30 minutes of moving time. It passes four mapped trail junctions. Along the way you pass Astotin Lake, Elk Island Pavilion and Sandy Beach. Also used for walking, trail running and mountain biking.

Length: 5.1km; 2.5 km each way
Elevation gain: 55m
Estimated time: 1h30min; Moving time
Route: Out and back
Highest point: 721m
Lowest point: 712m

Elevation profile

712 m to 721 m

Highest point 721 m, lowest 712 m, 55 m of climbing in total. Steepest sustained grade about 9% over 100 m.

Predicted coverage: 100% of route

0% LTE · 100% 5G

Longest modelled gap: 0.0 km
Model: 2024 · Natural Resources Canada

Predicted coverage is not guaranteed. It varies by carrier, terrain, weather, device and network load, and it does not guarantee emergency service.

Along the way

0.7 kmAstotin LakeLake
1.9 kmShelter
2.2 kmElk Island PavilionHistoric site
2.3 kmDrinking water
2.4 kmSandy BeachLandmark

Good for

Hiking, Walking, Trail running, Mountain biking
Dog friendly (on leash), Kid friendly
Lake, Historic site

Rankings

Trailhead

The trail starts at 53.6847° N, 112.8346° W.

Driving directions

Elk Island National Park admission

National park admission required

Buy Discovery Pass

Pass details

Visitors spending time in a national park need valid daily admission or a Parks Canada Discovery Pass. Admission is separate from camping, reservations, parking and other service fees.

Information checked October 21, 2026.

Official details

Before you go

Carry an offline map and plan for no service in backcountry areas. Trails close for wildlife, fire, weather and construction. Check the official sources:

Nearby trails

All 12 trails in Elk Island National Park

Trail data © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL
Elevation © Mapterhorn from NRCan HRDEM (Open Government Licence Canada) and Copernicus GLO 30